The Killer centers on assassin Ah Jong, who accidentally damages the eyes of the singer Jennie during a shootout. In order to get the money to restore Jennie's vision, Ah Jong decides to perform one last hit, only to be double-crossed by his boss.
For all the bullets that are spent, The Killer spends just as much time ruminating on the likes of honor, friendship and even the allure of guns themselves
A lot of claims have been made for this campy bloodbath concerto by Hong Kong director John Woo, and I must admit that he's even better than Brian De Palma at delivering emotional and visceral excess with staccato relentlessness.
